Spectacular Southern Cal One Owner 240d- Near Concours Quality on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:217102 Color: Light Ivory /
Tan

Location:

Palm Springs, California, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.4 Liter Diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: WDBAB23A0DB407095 Year: 1983
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 200-Series
Trim: 240D
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 217,102
Exterior Color: Light Ivory
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

This amazing little 1983 Mercedes 240D just emerged from the estate of the original owner, a retired mechanical engineer, who special ordered it new from Johnson Motors of West Covina, CA and took delivery in June of 1983- making this one of the last of the legendary 240Ds to reach our shores.

He ordered most of the available options- Automatic, Air Conditioning, Armrest, Becker Stereo with Cassette, power right hand mirror and electric sunroof and selected iconic Light Ivory with a tan interior.

He bought the car to travel with and travel he did- taking the little Benz all over the United States. It's worth noting that almost all of the mileage was accumulated in the first 20 years, after which he and his wife moved to Rancho Mirage and the car was used only sparingly. He stopped driving several years ago but she would still take him for rides in his beloved little Benz.

He was very fastidious about the little car and always returned to a Mercedes dealer for service, even after it changed hands. There are two books FULL of dealer service stamps. For the last five years, it was cared for by a Mercedes specialist in the desert.

I've had several of these little W123s over the years- I think they're phenomenally well engineered- but I must admit that this one is the nicest and best cared for that I have had.

Unbroken original Light Ivory paint shines like new. 100% rust free- not a speck anywhere- and almost no patina. There's a couple of rock chips and a door ding or two, and a scrape on the right rear wheelhouse from years back. There is a mark on the right rear fender from something that was in the trunk- barely noticeable but present. I'm pretty convinced that it can be removed paintlessly- it's not worth breaking the factory paint- and that's it. The finish looks amazing, has the great gloss and depth that only a Mercedes factory finish possesses- and it's all original, and shows no sun load.

Exterior anodizing is the nicest I have ever seen- literally unmarked, and the bumpers and stainless are excellent, Plastic trim is excellent as well. The black finish on the side trim looks new. It's just never spent a night outside. And note the original blue California plates (the frames are my own.)

Interior is very, very nice as well. Dash has one visible flaw (about an inch- see picture) and one tiny one. Interior wood glistens like new. Headliner is perfect. Door panels are very good with no cracks. Carpets have always been covered with mats. Driver's seat shows only minimal wear - passenger seat is near perfect and the rear seat looks unused. Steering wheel is like new. Original package shelf is still very fine and the first aid kit is unopened. Original manuals, warranty book and service logs are in their original pouch.

Trunk is as new and still has "paint okay" dot. Spare tire appears original to me and looks unused.

All of the accessories work properly- A/C is cold, central locking works (including trunk), power windows work, sunroof glides like new (how many of these are stuck?), Becker stereo works great (cassette untested- I don't have any left) original Hirschmann antenna works, clock keeps accurate time thirty years later, even the dome light delay switch works as new. Every lamp illuminates and the car just resonates with confidence.

Glow plugs light up quickly and it starts just fine- comes to life with a cheerful chortle. The oil pressure is excellent and the temperature runs a steady 90 degrees C. The transmission shifts snappily and consistently. As you know, it's no powerhouse but it keeps up easily in traffic. You'll master your Deranged Parisian Cabbie persona (wear a beret) but you'll have fun. Rides great and handles beautifully on the new radials. There are no leaks on the garage floor- no oil, no coolant, no trans fluid.

Also, just because it was used sparingly of late doesn't mean it was allowed to deteriorate.

There's a stamp in the service book for a Transmission replacement at the Mercedes dealer at 195,000 miles.

The A/C system was fully overhauled about a thousand miles ago including new compressor, drier, expansion valve, temp switch, and low pressure switch. All of the belts and hoses were replaced at that time to the tune of over $1600.00. The A/C is WORKING and is charged with Freeze-12.

The upper control arms were replaced a month ago (including new ball joints) and the car aligned.

Four new Hankook radial tires were fitted last week. They come with a transferable road hazard warranty good at any America's Tire location. I fitted the whitewall side out because I dig the look with the painted wheel covers, but you can flip them around to black if that's your scene.

The oil and filter were just changed due to time- We use Rotella 15-40 Diesel Oil for the desert heat.

Clear California title and registration paid through June of 2014. There is no smog required on this car in the State of California. Car is mileage exempt due to age in CA and will be sold accordingly.

No matter how you try, you can't show a car very well with 24 pictures, so please follow this link to an album of over 80.

Of course, no car is perfect, especially one 30 years old, but this is an exceptional little car and I've done my best to describe it accurately. Please feel free to ask any specific questions you may have, or let me know if you'd like to see a photo that I may have missed.

I have placed a very reasonable reserve on the little Benz and would like to find it a good home. The car may be inspected in Palm Springs, CA by appointment. I can assist with arrangements for Port delivery for a European Buyer, which will be at buyer's expense. We're about 100 miles from port. For domestic shipping quotes, use zip code 92264. Remember that your bid is a commitment to purchase, and please don't bid if you're not able to buy- that isn't fair to anyone. Lastly if you're a zero feedback bidder, be prepared to demonstrate your ability to purchase. Someone's going to get an amazing little Diesel. Will it be you?

Thanks for looking and happy bidding!

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